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As I approach the publication of my 2,000th blog post this year, will my (2007 to 2023) archives stand the test of time? (Post #1)

Procurement Insights

This year, I will be closing in on the 2,000th blog post on Procurement Insights dating back to May 2007. Once again, when you recognize this elemental difference, you will then take the first steps towards building an effective optimization model.” So, do my writings stand the test of time?

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner. What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession.

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Pacific Drilling Selects Consus & Ivalua to Drive Sourcing Best Practices Globally

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Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.

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The Difference Between Supplier Relationship Perception And Perspective – ADOPTION!

Procurement Insights

Companies invest in new technologies to solve a problem – optimize operations, reduce time or minimize costs. Note that the date of the above report is 2022, not 2005, 2007, or 2013. That’s right, while there have been some improvements, the use of advanced algorithms and AI in the procurement world is nothing new.

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Economic uncertainty ahead: 7 things you can do to prepare for a recession

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While dealing with the ongoing inflation, companies must navigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues in certain markets, labour shortages and the foggy business environment caused by the pandemic. Recession planning involves cutting costs, optimizing cash flow, inventory management and foolproofing operations.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – JIT deliveries cause congestion in the supply chain which leads to delays, pollution, shortage of workers, etc.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Tony Giovaniello, President of Shasta EDC

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. From 2007 – 2012, I worked at Celestica. We design forward and reverse logistics supply chains. Subscribe Here! Email Address.